'employee-focused' is a compound word formed from 'employee' and 'focused'. 'Employee' originates from the French word 'employé', meaning 'one who is employed'. 'Focused' comes from the Latin word 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace', which evolved to mean 'center of activity or interest'.

'Employee' was borrowed from French in the 19th century, while 'focused' evolved from Latin through Middle English.

Initially, 'focus' meant 'hearth', but it evolved to mean 'center of interest', and in this context, it refers to prioritizing employees.